BILL NUMBER: SCR 33	CHAPTERED  07/16/99

	RESOLUTION CHAPTER   62
	FILED WITH SECRETARY OF STATE   JULY 16, 1999
	ADOPTED IN ASSEMBLY   JULY 12, 1999
	ADOPTED IN SENATE   JUNE 1, 1999

INTRODUCED BY   Senator Dunn

                        MAY 10, 1999

   Senate Concurrent Resolution No. 33--Relative to the 100th
anniversary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.


	LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


   SCR 33, Dunn.  Commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars.
   This measure would commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.




   WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars was formed by veterans of
the Spanish-American War and the Philippine Insurrection to help
secure rights and benefits for their service; and
   WHEREAS, This distinguished organization will be celebrating its
100th anniversary in 1999; and
   WHEREAS, Since its formation, the Veterans of Foreign Wars has
played an integral role in the development of government policies for
veterans at the local, state, and national levels; and
   WHEREAS, The members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars fought
bravely during numerous conflicts risking their lives for God and
country; and
   WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to provide service
beyond the field of battle that has required sacrifice, hardship,
endurance, dedication, bravery, courage, and the highest level of
patriotism; and
   WHEREAS, The Veterans of Foreign Wars continues to make positive
contributions in communities throughout the state in programs ranging
from national disaster relief to senior citizen assistance and youth
activities; now, therefore, be it
   Resolved by the Senate of the State of California, the Assembly
thereof concurring, That the Legislature commemorates the 100th
anniversary of the founding of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and
honors each of its members for service above self; and be it further
   Resolved That the Secretary of the Senate transmit copies of this
resolution to the author for appropriate distribution.
